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18 Sep 2020, 4:00 am by Deanne Sowter
As a result, she commenced an action in negligence against her former lawyer. [read post]
3 Oct 2019, 4:32 am by Andrew Lavoott Bluestone
According to the complaint, plaintiff alleges that she was forced to settle her malpractice action for much less than the action was worth, as a result of the defendants’ professional negligence in failing to properly prepare her case for trial. [read post]
18 Jan 2024, 6:47 am by Dan Bressler
RPC could not properly have advised or acted for borrower and lender without the informed consent of both. [read post]
4 Nov 2008, 12:10 am
Avoid making any admissions without the informed consent of the insured. [read post]
9 Jan 2023, 6:12 am by Dan Bressler
“Attorney Censured Over Conflict of Interest in Steering Clients to Employer’s Title Company” — “A New Jersey attorney has been censured for multiple violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, including one count that alleged he steered 19 clients to use his employer, All-Pro Title Group, for real estate closings without written permission waiving the conflict of interest or providing them the opportunity to employ another title… [read post]
31 Oct 2018, 1:54 pm by ccollins
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17 Aug 2022, 4:50 am by Andrew Lavoott Bluestone
In this case, the client’s consent was not voluntarily or freely given. [read post]
20 Apr 2022, 3:32 am by Andrew Lavoott Bluestone
The retainer agreement between the parties contained the following terms: “Edelman & Edelman is authorized to enter into negotiations regarding possible settlement, but will not settle or compromise this matter without the prior express consent of the Client. [read post]
6 Jan 2020, 8:30 am by Silver Law Group
Suspension For Outside Business Activity In August, 2018, Kavanagh consented to sanctions and findings that he “engaged in outside business activities without providing prior written notice to his member firm. [read post]
24 May 2019, 4:36 am by Andrew Lavoott Bluestone
Defendant grounds the malpractice counterclaim upon a purported violation of rule 1.4 (a) (1) (iii) of the Rules of Professional Conduct (22 NYCRR 1200.0), which provides that a lawyer shall promptly inform a client of “material developments in the matter including settlement or plea offers. [read post]
4 Oct 2019, 2:35 pm by MOTP
Declaratory Judgment Action Shrader & Associates filed this declaratory judgment action against the Carrascos seeking an order compelling arbitration of their legal malpractice claim. [read post]
12 Oct 2017, 2:19 pm by Kenneth Vercammen Esq. Edison
When we feel that we have sufficient information to form an opinion as to the financial extent of your damages, we may commence negotiations with the opposition for a settlement. [read post]
13 Apr 2010, 7:26 am by stevemehta
The settlement sums were deposited and paid by Wyner Tiffany in the underlying action as stipulated. 5. [read post]
27 Jun 2015, 2:50 pm by MOTP
A client might respond to a lawsuit for unpaid fees and litigate it in court without raising an issue about arbitration, and promptly file an arbitration claim against the lawfirm invoking the barratry statute. [read post]
14 Dec 2009, 8:21 am by South Florida Lawyers
According to the complaint, Steve Osber had day-to-day responsibility for this file: Plaintiffs are informed and reasonably believe that counsel representing them in the Jan Jones case have failed to meaningfully communicate with Morse, failed to advise them of scheduled depositions, negotiated a purported settlement on behalf of Plaintiffs without their knowledge and consent, and have consented to sanction orders arising from Plaintiffs' failure to sign a… [read post]